Stetson Hatters vs Eastern Kentucky Colonels Picks and Predictions for Wednesday March 4 2026

By: Kim Smith Published 03/04/2026, 01:25 AM ET

The Stetson Hatters and Eastern Kentucky Colonels meet on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at UNF Arena with tip-off set for 5:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Both teams enter this ASUN Conference matchup with identical 7-11 league records, making this a pivotal game for positioning. At the time of this writing the odds were not released. Be sure to check out our free college basketball picks for more expert betting insight and daily analysis.

Stetson Looking to Stay Competitive

Stetson comes into this contest at 11-20 overall and 7-11 in ASUN play. The Hatters have gone 2-3 in their last five games, recently defeating Florida Gulf Coast 78-63 and North Florida 76-71, while falling to Jacksonville 89-85 and Central Arkansas 88-76 during that stretch.

The Hatters average 73.5 points per game and shoot 45% from the field. They move the ball well, averaging 15.3 assists per game, which is one of their offensive strengths. However, they pull down just 33.0 rebounds per contest, which can put them at a disadvantage against stronger rebounding teams.

Defensively, Stetson allows 80.2 points per game, a number that has led to several high-scoring losses. They average 2.0 blocks and 6.1 steals per contest, but their defense has struggled to consistently get stops in late-game situations.

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Eastern Kentucky Bringing Offensive Firepower

Eastern Kentucky enters at 11-20 overall and 7-11 in conference play as well. The Colonels have split their last five games, picking up wins over Bellarmine 95-92 and West Georgia 81-80 in overtime, but dropping recent contests to Lipscomb 80-77 and Queens 96-79.

The Colonels are one of the highest-scoring teams in the ASUN, averaging 80.4 points per game. They shoot 44% from the field and grab 36.3 rebounds per contest, giving them an edge on the glass in this matchup. Their 14.7 assists per game show solid ball distribution and offensive rhythm.

Defensively, Eastern Kentucky allows 81.5 points per game, which means many of their games turn into shootouts. They average 3.1 blocks and 7.1 steals per contest, using pressure defense to generate extra possessions and push the pace.

Stetson vs Eastern Kentucky Pick

Stetson vs Eastern Kentucky Spread Pick

Eastern Kentucky Colonels - Spread (if favored)

Eastern Kentucky’s scoring ability gives them the edge in what projects to be an up-tempo game. The Colonels average nearly seven more points per game than Stetson and hold a rebounding advantage that could create second-chance opportunities. Given Stetson’s defensive struggles, Eastern Kentucky should be able to dictate tempo and build a margin late.

Stetson vs Eastern Kentucky Total Pick

Over #

Both teams allow over 80 points per game and prefer to play at a quicker pace. Eastern Kentucky averages 80.4 points per contest, while Stetson scores 73.5 per game. With limited defensive consistency on both sides, I expect this matchup to turn into a high-scoring affair that clears the total.

Final Score Prediction: Eastern Kentucky 86, Stetson 80

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